How much did Tommy Fury make from the KSI fight?
TOMMY Fury and KSI’s highly-anticipated fight took place in Manchester on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
From the estimated prize purse to the final results of the boxing clash – here’s everything you need to know.
GettyKSI and Tommy Fury pictured during the Misfits Cruiserweight fight at AO Arena on October 14, 2023[/caption]
How much did Tommy Fury make from the fight?
The exact figure Tommy Fury made from his controversial clash with KSI is not known.
However, he was expected to make to make just under half of a staggering £10 million prize purse.
He said before the fight: “It’s easy money. Anybody else in my position wouldn’t turn it down. Even world champions.
“These YouTube fights are not my highest point in life. I’m here to do a lot more than that.
“Tyson first fought for a world title at 27, I’m still years off that. So I don’t know who is going to be around and whoever does have the belt, I want to challenge for it. 100 per cent. I’ve not trained all my life [to stop now].
“Don’t forget I was a boxer before this YouTube stuff came about. I’ve not trained all my life to get in the ring with a YouTuber and get a good payday.
“I’ve trained to be world champion. When all these fights have been and gone, I’m still going to pursue that.”
Fury – younger brother to world heavyweight champion Tyson – shot to mainstream fame in 2019 on reality series Love Island.
How much did KSI make from the fight?
Similarly, the exact figure KSI made from the boxing bout is also unknown.
Prior to the Manchester clash, it was reported that the YouTuber-turned prizefighter was expected to make in the region of £10 million for the fight of his life
He told SunSport: ”When it comes to numbers, I’m pretty clueless most of the time.
”For this fight, I don’t even know how much I’m getting paid. I don’t know. I know how much Tommy’s being paid and that’s about it.
”I’m not really fussed, the money isn’t the reason I do this, I like creating big moments, I like looking back at my legacy and going, ‘Yeah, this was sick.’
”I just like shocking the world, I love it. There’s something about it which just makes me feel… I don’t want to say God like but it just makes me feel super powerful.
”I feel like after that I will be able to make so many people’s lives hell on social media. I’m just excited.”
The Londoner shot to fame on YouTube and has helped pioneer the new age of celebrity-style crossover bouts.
Who won the fight?
Tommy Fury claimed bragging rights over fellow social media star KSI in their boxing fight at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Love Island star and boxer Tommy beat YouTube personality KSI on points in their widely anticipated fight.
It is the second time Fury has defeated a YouTuber in the ring this year, having also beaten Jake Paul on points in February.